British Army - Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprentice in the military, you will play a crucial role in providing essential medical care to service personnel and their families.  Your daily tasks will vary depending on your specific role and placement, but generally you can expect to:

Assist in treating and caring for injured or unwell personnel in military medical facilities, field hospitals or on deployments world-wide. Monitor patient's vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature and report changes to medical professionals. Support patient rehabilitation, helping with mobility, basic physiotherapy exercises and general well-being. Provide first aid and emergency care when required, particularly in operational or training environments. Assist doctors and nurses with medical procedures, dressing wounds, administering medication and preparing equipment. Handle, store and manage medical supplies and equipment in line with military protocols. Support infection control procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Participate in health promotion campaigns, educating personnel on fitness, mental health and injury prevention. Train in battlefield first aid and trauma care to provide life-saving support in combat or emergency situations. Prepare for deployment, ensuring medical equipment and supplies are ready for operational use. Participate in physical training to maintain fitness levels required for military duties. Work within a disciplined, team-focused environment, following orders and adapting to changing situations quickly. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality in accordance with military and NHS standards. Assist in sheduling and organizing medical appointments for personnel. Support healthcare teams in planning and delivering medical services both on base and in the field. Receive specialist military medical training, including emergency response, trauma care and leadership skills. Learn and apply NHS and military healthcare policies, ensuring high standards of care. Work torwards gaining qualifications that can enhance your military and civilian career prospects.

Training:

Step 1 - Initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This 14-week course takes place at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester, Hampshire.

Step 2 - Healthcare Assistants training takes place at Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington in Lichfield. The course is comprised of a variety of academic and practical elements and you'll study towards your Apprenticeship Level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support.

Qualifications you could get after training:

Healthcare Assistants will get Continued Professional Development (CPD) every year and get certificates in Basic Life Support. This will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to progress and become a Registered Nurse.

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the British Army. Promotion, along with increased salary and responsibility is dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection. As you advance through the ranks, you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest values and standards expected of the British Army. You belong here.

Employer Description:
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.

Working Hours :
Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience